Newswise — Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women ages 15 to 44 in the United States. In addition, every year women experience nearly 5-million intimate partner- related physical assaults and rapes.
The Family Violence Program at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence year round by providing assistance to those affected and by hosting the House of Ruth Maryland exhibit, “A Line in the Sand.”
Domestic violence is control by one partner over another in a dating, marital or live-in relationship. The means of control can include physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse, as well as threats and isolation.
It can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender and economic level.
Sinai was one of three original hospitals in the Baltimore area to set up programs that worked with patients to identify domestic abuse when victims were brought into emergency rooms for their injuries.
“Our Family Violence Program offers help with crisis needs, individual counseling, support groups and education about domestic violence,” says Beth Huber, social work manager for Women’s and Children’s Services at Sinai.
Education is one of the main reasons that Sinai reached out to the House of Ruth Maryland to host its “A Line in the Sand” exhibit. This photographic display focuses on the faces of the people touched by this kind of abuse and their stories. It also highlights the men and women who have raised awareness in Maryland.
The House of Ruth exhibit is free of charge, will run through November 12 and in located Lowell and Harriet Glazer Atrium at Sinai. Everyone is invited to see this powerful display, which will be retired after its time at Sinai.
Sinai Hospital is part of LifeBridge Health, one of Baltimore’s largest health organizations. It also includes Northwest Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Courtland Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
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